This is known as the Frey procedure. Both procedures are generally safe, with no risk added in the Frey procedure. There’s a very low mortality rate, as well as a low morbidity rate.

The annual incidence of chronic pancreatitis in the United States ranges from 5 to 8 per 100,000 adults, and the prevalence ranges from 42 to 73 per 100,000 adults. 5 Risk factors include alcohol ...